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"I think that belief that we can go and really beat anybody this season has to come if we're going to push on and be right at the top."
24.08.26News
Albion owner Shilen Patel has removed the name Andrew Nestor from the prestigious East Stand honours board after his disastrous reign almost ended in relegation
"Today, we didn't have nowhere near enough quality, we didn't have enough forward movement, we didn't defend well enough and we didn't have any control of the game. There's a lot of things that we can do better than we did today."
"We certainly didn't lose the game because of Nathan Fisher, we should have been better in other areas."
All four goals inside 31 minutes, a debut red card and zero shots on target: the data behind Villa's 4-0 collapse at Brighton.
A satisfying and hard-fought win for the O’s in a game that at times lacked quality but was nevertheless enjoyable.
23.08.26News
The Wolves head coach was happy with many aspects of Wolves’ display but says there is plenty still to work on after an encouraging win on the road in Lancashire.
The winger sifts through what happened during Blues opener at home and reveals why he's ready to go from the off, as a player who needs rhythm and momentum
Bolton Wanderers secured a battling point in the capital as they drew 0-0 with Queens Park Rangers. Jack Bonham and Chris Forino starred in the defensive performance that saw Steven Schumacher's team deal with waver-after-wave of QPR attacks. From the starting XI to the substitutes, here's our full player ratings.
With the start of the WSL2 campaign just a fortnight away, here’s the fifth instalment of our weekly roundup of Leicester City Women’s pre-season.
Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher has confirmed that Luca Stephenson will miss some time, whilst Akin Famewo, who left the pitch at half-time yesterday, will need to be assessed.
The Lisbon-born midfielder collapsed on the pitch during pre-season game for Real Sport Clube and later died in hospital
Gareth Ainsworth says more summer signings are a must as Gillingham look to recover from the sale of two players, and injuries to nine more, at the start of the campaign.
The Spanish midfielder spoke to The Wanderers Post in the aftermath of an impressive 3-1 win at Preston which saw him score two goals and enjoy an impressive all-round performance.
22.08.26News
The Phoenix reported early last week that defender Stephen Mfuni was on the club's radar and now it has emerged that a deal is close.
Bolton Wanderers secure a point on the road, as they stave off QPR attacks in their first Championship away day of the season. Jack Bonham and the defence were the stars of the show as the Whites showed the fight you need to stay in this division.
Alejandro Balde has reportedly decided to leave his boyhood club FC Barcelona amid links to the Premier League.
Hartlepool United have made four changes ahead of this afternoon's long trip to Sutton United.
Winger Patrick Roberts faces an uncertain St. Andrew's future
Friday was a staggering day of Villa news, with transfers leading dominating the agenda.
In just over a week, on the 1st of September at 11pm, the transfer window will slam shut after another hectic transfer season across the EFL.
Jose Sa and Hugo Bueno back in the side as a hectic week for the head coach leaves plenty of decisions to make at Preston, as Peixoto asks for a marked improvement on the second half display against Blackburn.
21.08.26News
Manchester United have completed their midfield overhaul, striking a deal to sign Brighton's Carlos Baleba.
Sunderland kick off their Premier League season on Saturday with a trip to Portman Road to face newly promoted Ipswich Town (3pm). The Lads travel to big-spending Ipswich having enjoyed a strong pre-season, signing off their preparations with victories over Lens and Rennes. Sunderland fans will be hoping that good work continues in Suffolk.
